A Primer on Aquarium Water Pumps

In the aquarium hobby, there is a gray area distinguishing between powerheads and water pumps. For those not familiar with the use of under-gravel filters, powerheads were the first submersible (some actually were NOT submersible) pumps we could use to draw the water up the lift tube of an under gravel filter and eliminate using an air pump and airstones. With their first introduction, powerheads were seen as a major advancement and quickly replaced air pumps.

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Watch the Marineland Maxi-Jet 3 in 1 Aquarium Pump in Action

One of the things aquarists often look for when planning the purchase of a new piece of hardware for their aquarium is that the item can be used for multiple purposes. In this particular case, we are talking about the Maxi-Jet Pro. This item can be used as a utility pump, water circulating pump, or as a power head.

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Aquarium Supplies and Innovations To Make the Hobby Easier

Many years ago, success in the aquarium hobby was far from guaranteed. There were so few aquarium supplies that options were limited, and the ones you had were far from easy to use. (The term "user-friendly" would not be used for at least another 50 years!) Once a hobbyist grew beyond the glass bowl stage, the next step was a fish aquarium, usually 20 to 60 gallons in volume.

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Comparison Chart for Aquarium Water Pumps

There are many water pumps you can use in your aquarium. However, it is not always easy to tell which size or type of pump is the one to maintain proper aquarium care. Luckily, there you can figure out which water pumps are the best to use in your aquarium tanks.

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